Autumn EagleSpeaker (she/her) is Niitasitapi - Blackfoot (Kainai First Nation) and African American. Her clans are ‘All short Peoples’ & ‘Running Antelope’. Autumn was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and has resided in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) for the past 28 years.
Autumn is passionate about advocating for Indigenous issues, upholding Indigenous sovereignty, and the protection of our lands. Autumn has organized and led movements, marches, rallies and vigils for the Indigenous Community in Calgary for the last 15 years.
Autumn’s educational background at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University focused on International Indigenous Studies and Political Science. Autumn’s greatest accomplishment in life is being the mother of seven amazing children; Willow, Rain, Sky, Cloud, Thunder, Rosie and Rogue.